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Armitt: CCC advice shows “clear path” to future decarbonised UK
The Climate Change Committee has today published its advice to government on the next steps to achieving a decarbonised UK by 2050, and it aligns closely with recommendations on the electrification of heating and transport which the Commission made in its own recommendations to government in the second National Infrastructure Assessment. In its evidence setting...
Invest in electricity distribution networks to maximise consumer benefits of net zero energy shift
A “step change” in investment in Great Britain’s local electricity networks is essential to achieve the government’s growth mission and lower long term energy costs for consumers, according to the government’s independent infrastructure advisor. The National Infrastructure Commission’s new report Electricity distribution networks: Creating capacity for the future says that with demand for electricity set...
Electricity distribution networks: Creating capacity for the future
Study exploring how investment in local electricity distribution networks ahead of rising demand is needed to support growth and the UK's net zero goals.
Ferry ‘cross the Mersey to see Liverpool’s infrastructure priorities firsthand
Our Chair Sir John Armitt, Commissioner Michele Dix and members of the Commission’s secretariat spent Thursday (24 January) in Liverpool to hear from City Region Combined Authority officials and regional stakeholders about the region’s infrastructure priorities and growth ambitions – with one of the city’s famous ferries providing a vantage point from which to get...
Planning changes can support renewables expansion
The government has today announced changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the over-arching policies which outline the government’s priorities for the planning system in England. Though largely focused on changes to support the government’s housing goals, the framework also includes new guidance relating to the planning system for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs),...
Advice to ministers provides “welcome clarity” on Clean Power 2030 trajectory
The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has today (5 November 2024) published details of its advice to government on the steps needed to transform electricity generation, the transmission grid and other parts of the UK’s energy system in order to deliver the government’s Clean Power 2030 objectives. The analysis notes that while meeting the 2030...
Energy transition crucial to North East’s growth, Commission hears
Infrastructure’s role in building a thriving regional economy for the North East was on the agenda as the Commission’s visited Newcastle yesterday (Wednesday, 16 October), and maximising the potential of the region’s existing expertise in renewable energy, as the country shifts towards a fully electric economy, featured high on the agenda. At a roundtable chaired...
Welcome for “critical first step” on CCS clusters
Government has today (4 October 2024) announced £22bn of funding to support the first two ‘clusters’ of carbon capture and storage technology, in Teesside and Merseyside. Responding to the announcement, Nick Winser, Commissioner at the National Infrastructure Commission said: “This technology is crucial for key industries and the power sector to decarbonise. Today’s announcement is...
Electricity distribution key challenge for East of England infrastructure, Commission hears
The infrastructure challenges in Cambridge and its surrounding region were the focus of a visit to Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire for Commissioners and staff which considered in particular how the wider region’s future electricity needs can be effectively managed. At a roundtable hosted for the Commission by Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Mayor Dr Nik Johnson...
Infrastructure Progress Review 2024
Our latest annual review of government progress in delivering its major infrastructure objectives.
Commission to explore capability of local electricity grid to support renewables push
Ensuring that the network connecting homes and businesses to the electricity supply can cope with the demands of a fully electric-powered economy will be the focus of a new piece of work by the National Infrastructure Commission. The government has today (27 February) published the terms of reference for the study, which asks the Commission...
“No time to lose” on planning reforms, says Commission
Today’s Autumn Statement includes announcements on steps to speed up the planning system for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). Some of these steps are informed by the work of the National Infrastructure Commission, and related work by Nick Winser, the government’s Electricity Networks Commissioner (and also a National Infrastructure Commissioner). Responding to today’s announcements, Sir...
Government expenditure on economic infrastructure
Data showing past government expenditure on economic infrastructure within the scope of the Commissions fiscal remit
Long term review sets out pressing need to modernise infrastructure to support economic growth and climate action
Improved infrastructure to boost economic growth across the UK and meet climate goals is both achievable and affordable if the right policy steps are taken now, according to the government’s independent advisers on infrastructure strategy. The Second National Infrastructure Assessment – a five yearly review conducted by the National Infrastructure Commission – sets out a...
Arup – Future of Great Britain’s gas network